LA Ink
Kat Von D has come home to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of opening up her own tattoo shop. The news has spread and celebrities, rising starlets, punk rockers, musicians, and tattoo collectors alike are lining up for some of Kat's famous black and grey ink. In a city known for its tattoo culture, 'LA Ink' is sure to stand out--drawing clients from all over the world and from all walks of life. But with popularity come headaches, drama, and lots of hard work. Playing by her own rules, Kat lives a fast-paced, rebel lifestyle. Hers is a life of freedom: she sets her own schedule, picks her clients, sleeps late, and parties all night. For her shop to be a success, Kat needs to learn how to balance her lifestyle and her business while managing a colorful staff of renowned artists. 'LA Ink' will offer a rare glimpse into an LA that is seldom seen, through the eyes of a true insider.
- 2007-2011
- 4 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-PG
Kat Von D has come home to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of opening up her own tattoo shop. The news has spread and celebrities, rising starlets, punk rockers, musicians, and tattoo collectors alike are lining up for some of Kat's famous black and grey ink. In a city known for its tattoo culture, 'LA Ink' is sure to stand out--drawing clients from all over the world and from all walks of life. But with popularity come headaches, drama, and lots of hard work. Playing by her own rules, Kat lives a fast-paced, rebel lifestyle. Hers is a life of freedom: she sets her own schedule, picks her clients, sleeps late, and parties all night. For her shop to be a success, Kat needs to learn how to balance her lifestyle and her business while managing a colorful staff of renowned artists. 'LA Ink' will offer a rare glimpse into an LA that is seldom seen, through the eyes of a true insider.
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Welcome Home, Kat
Tue, Aug 7, 2007 60 mins
Kat Von D is back in her hometown of LA and she's fulfilling her dream of opening her own tattoo shop. She found a hot location and she plans to make it the coolest shop in town. As construction gets underway, Kat looks everywhere for her dream team.
Episode 2
No Place to Work
Tue, Aug 14, 2007 55 mins
Kat's nailed down her dream team, but the shop's not ready when Hannah and Kim arrive to work in LA. Hannah's worried Kim might drop out. Fortunately, Corey agrees to let the entire crew work out of his shop until LA Ink opens.
Episode 3
LA Ink Grand Opening
Tue, Aug 21, 2007 55 mins
LA INK is open for business and Kat Von D and her crew celebrate with a huge rock n roll bash! It's been a struggle getting her dream shop off the ground but it's done and now the whole city will see if Kat has what it takes to run her own business.
Episode 4
Boobs Rule
Tue, Aug 28, 2007 55 mins
While bathing suit shopping with Pixie, Kat learns her recent weight loss has changed more than her waistline. Pixie gives Kat the hard sell on breast implants. But before Kat goes under the knife, she does a test run on the girls at the shop.
Episode 5
Master Cleanse
Tue, Sep 4, 2007 55 mins
Kat's overworked and tired, so Kim suggests that they both do a cleanse. Kat raises the stakes by making a bet to see who can last longer.The loser will get tattooed by Steve O.Nashville's Emerson Drive stops by the shop to celebrate their first #1 song.
Episode 6
Corey's Vasectomy
Tue, Sep 11, 2007 55 mins
Corey contemplates getting a vasectomy, but it's a tougher decision then he thought it would be. Kat surprises Pixie by getting a portrait tattoo of her to show her how much she loves her. In the shop, Hannah tattoos a fighting fish on Raye.
Episode 7
Pixie's Surgery
Tue, Sep 18, 2007 55 mins
Kat and the team learn the true meaning of sisterhood when Pixie falls sick but can't afford the surgery she desperately needs. Corey turns to occult art to find inspiration and tattoos a creepy portrait for his friend.
Episode 8
Kat's Gnarly Day
Tue, Sep 25, 2007 55 mins
Kat invites her father to visit the shop and nothing goes down as planned. When she's five hours late to work things get chaotic. Her rock star client Frank Iero of the band My Chemical Romance looks for ways to pass the time.
Episode 9
Kim Looks for Love
Tue, Oct 2, 2007 55 mins
Kim's single and ready to mingle. The crew is determined to find her a good man and she finally takes a gamble on love at Drag Queen Bingo.Chris combines his two passions in life in a rockabilly style pin up.
Episode 10
Kat's in Love
Tue, Oct 9, 2007 55 mins
Kat's business is booming but her personal life has been suffering as a result. Kat has managed to meet a guy who she vibes with but has some doubts about jumping into a relationship so quickly after her recent divorce.
Episode 11
Holly's Here
43 mins
Hannah's daughter Holly comes to check out L.A., but Hannah's stuck working at the shop. While she tries to break free, Rita Haney tells Kat the tragic story of the death of her soul mate - Pantera's guitarist Dimebag Darrell.
Episode 12
Pixie's Got the Blues
43 mins
Pixie is going through relationship issues so the girls rally around her to help her cope. Bonnie pays tribute to her music with a piece from Corey and in the process helps bring a smile to Pixie's face. And Sebastian Bach shows he's still rock-n-roll.
Episode 13
Big Decisions
Tue, Oct 30, 2007 55 mins
Hannah goes home to Chicago, maybe for good. Kat takes a break from the shop and leaves Corey in charge.
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
Episode 15
Episode #1.15
Episode 16
Kat Cleans Up
Tue, Jan 22, 2008 43 mins
To help Kat tame her wild ways she impulsively moves in with her boyfriend Orbi.Meanwhile, in the shop Hannah tattoos a mermaid for Rebecca to help her confront her horrors of surviving the tsunami that almost took her life.
Episode 17
New Beginnings
Tue, Jan 29, 2008 44 mins
The crew looks to make a fresh start. Pixie undergoes laser tattoo removal to make room for a very important tattoo. Kat hires her sister to be her personal assistant and plans a surprise with the help of comedian Tom Green.
Episode 18
Novelty Girls
Tue, Feb 5, 2008 43 mins
Kat tattoos a classic portrait of Orbi's father, rock n roll legend, Roy Orbison. Pixie and Kim discover the ups and downs of being single when they try speed dating.
Episode 19
Skate Ramp
Tue, Feb 12, 2008 44 mins
Kat builds a full sized skate ramp inside the shop; Hannah is not happy with the contraption being next to her work station. With construction going on at the shop, Corey and Kim work out of Corey's shop.
Episode 20
Kat's World Record
Tue, Feb 19, 2008 43 mins
Kat decides she wants to set a world record for doing 400 tattoos within 24 hours, but with less than a week to plan the event she might be attempting the impossible.
Episode 21
Kat Gets a Scare
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 44 mins
After some intense pains, Kat consults a doctor and is rushed into surgery. The shop is forced to carry on with a guest artist, the legendary tattooer Bob Tyrrell.
Episode 22
Corey's Dilemma
Thu, Mar 6, 2008 44 mins
Corey promises to help Kat with her tattoo and music convention, MusInk, but finds that his family commitments don't leave much time for anything else. Meanwhile, the artists' problems with Pixie heat up.
Episode 23
The Worst Day Ever
Thu, Mar 13, 2008 44 mins
Blake Lewis, from American Idol, came to meet with Kim Saigh. He requested that she draw an elaborate picture of a phonograph machine overgrown with roots and melting clocks surrounded by floating music sheets to signify his love for music and that music is timeless.
Episode 24
Life After Pixie
Thu, Mar 20, 2008 44 mins
Kat, her crew - and Pixie - all try to pick up the pieces after the big blow up the previous week which ended with Pixie quitting her job. Kat hires a new shop manager, while Hannah goes to see Pixie to try to make sense of everything that's happened.
Episode 25
Orbi's Secret
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 44 mins
Hannah's brother, Guy Aitchison, rolls into the shop as a guest artist. And Orbi contemplates proposing marriage to Kat, the old-fashioned way: he's asking her dad for permission.